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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown achieve milestone only shared with NBAâs greatest duos
TL;DR
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics have joined an elite group of NBA duos, achieving a milestone previously shared only with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. This accomplishment came during a strong playoff performance against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Key points
- Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown achieved a historic milestone
- They join Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen in an exclusive list
- The milestone was reached during a playoff game against the 76ers
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Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic made headlines on Saturday after joining an exclusive list of NBA playoff duos alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
And just a day later, another modern pairing followed a similar path. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown added their names to a different historic list, one that also includes Jordan and Pippen among several elite combinations.
The Boston Celtics stars achieved the milestone during a dominant playoff performance over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown reach 50 playoff games with 20+ points each
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Tatum and Brown reached their 50th playoff game scoring at least 20 points each during Bostonâs 123-91 victory over the 76ers in Game 1 of their series, according to NBA official stats.
Brown led the scoring with 26 points, while Tatum added 25, as the Celtics controlled the contest from the opening stages and never allowed back into the game.
Q&A
What milestone did Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown achieve?
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown achieved a significant milestone that places them alongside NBA legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.
How did Tatum and Brown perform in their playoff game against the 76ers?
Tatum and Brown delivered a dominant performance during the playoff game against the Philadelphia 76ers, contributing to their historic achievement.
Which other NBA duos are included in the same historic list as Tatum and Brown?
The historic list includes NBA greats Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, among other elite combinations.
